Myth Busted

May 12, 2026Things to ponder....Influence, Life, nature, reflectionsimplady

Growing up in the Midwest, listening to rock and roll, and watching various movies and television shows, I held the following thoughts about California:

It never rains in Southern California

FALSE

The rainy season starts late in the year and continues into February.
That is, if we are going to get rain.

The sun shines every day

FALSE

Below is a photo of a normal May morning, commonly referred to as “May Gray”,
to be followed by “June Gloom”, which is more of the same.

People run and play in the ocean regularly (in swimming suits)

NOT ALWAYS TRUE

The Pacific Ocean is known to be cold, so enter at your own risk.

I find it humorous how the media can affect our beliefs. How many fantasies do you have which were created by media?

Lingering

May 7, 2026Light Hearted Living...appreciation, beauty, Life, naturesimplady

The amaryllis season is coming to a close here.
Our white plants are late bloomers,
which allows us to enjoy their lingering beauty.

And, enjoy, we do!

Hobby or Habit

April 1, 2026Things to ponder....beauty, Blessings, enjoying life, nature, reflection, Sunsets, thoughtssimplady

While reviewing old photographs, I found a large collection of sunset shots.

Do I take these photos as a hobby, or has it become a habit?

I never set out to build such a collection, yet I have many. And still, I frequently stop to snap a quick shot at the day’s end, adding yet another.

I never tire of sunsets.

The day’s end

The gift of a sunset

Given the opportunity

It’s a time to stop

Appreciate beauty

Reflect on the day

Savor the quiet

Unwind

Relax

This luxury is all possible simply because the Earth
revolved one more time around the sun.

Surprised

March 25, 2026creativityArt, creativity, Encouragement, friends, Influence, inspiration, nature, writingsimplady

…by the real deal.

Some of the most encouraging comments I’ve received about these two books come from parents, who tell me they are delighted both with the stories and that these books contain actual pictures of animals. They tell me how helpful these photos are when sharing the books with their children.

Carol Gault made that all possible. She is an amazing photographer/artist. Her talents are too numerous for me to list. You can check them out for yourself. Both of these books are available locally, at the Fallbrook Art Center in their gift shop, or on Amazon. Visit the Gift Shop in person, or use the link below to find these books on Amazon.

amazon.com/author/lindalflynn_words

And even if you don’t purchase either of these, please keep reading to those littles in your life. Stories are so important in the development of a child. Teach them early to love the written word, to learn the power of putting words to paper, and the ability to use written words to find themselves.

Ambiance

March 10, 2026Things to ponder....appreciation, beauty, memories, nature, Solano Beach Fish Housesimplady

Evening dinner at Solana Beach Fish House. Hubby says they have the best “fish & chips,” me, I enjoy their grilled fish tacos. Yummy food, lovely evening.